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Clients approved for funding under the homeless initiative will not have a co- pay. However, if the child care provider charges more than the Child Care Scholarship Program can pay, the provider may require the parent to pay the difference.

2.18 FAMILY LITERACY CHILD CARE The purpose of this funding is to provide child care assistance to current high school students and/or individuals enrolled in an adult education program working on a high school diploma or GED. Participation in college does not count for this funding. Intake is primarily done by school counselors, nurses or other staff through the Department of Education. However, some referrals are made directly to State Office. To qualify for the child care funding the parent: • Must be actively seeking a high school diploma or GED. NOTE: Applicants that are seeking a college degree or are homebound are not eligible to apply under this funding. • Children needing care must be between the ages of 0-12. • The minimum number of hours of participation required in order to receive child care is 15 hours per week. • Applicants in school 15-24 hours per week will be given only half-time care. However, if the applicant also works, the work time will be included. If working and going to school a combined 25 or more hours per week, the family would be eligible for full-time care. • Must provide a copy of their current school schedule. • If working, provide the most recent 30 days of check stubs. • Must be at or below 85% of the state median income. • If approved, applicants will receive 12 months of child care. • There is no co-pay for this category of care.

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Child Care Scholarship Policy Manual 98

Clients approved for funding under the homeless initiative will not have a co- pay. However, if the child care provider charges more than the Child Care Scholarship Program can pay, the provider may require the parent to pay the difference.

2.18 FAMILY LITERACY CHILD CARE The purpose of this funding is to provide child care assistance to current high school students and/or individuals enrolled in an adult education program working on a high school diploma or GED. Participation in college does not count for this funding. Intake is primarily done by school counselors, nurses or other staff through the Department of Education. However, some referrals are made directly to State Office. To qualify for the child care funding the parent: • Must be actively seeking a high school diploma or GED. NOTE: Applicants that are seeking a college degree or are homebound are not eligible to apply under this funding. • Children needing care must be between the ages of 0-12. • The minimum number of hours of participation required in order to receive child care is 15 hours per week. • Applicants in school 15-24 hours per week will be given only half-time care. However, if the applicant also works, the work time will be included. If working and going to school a combined 25 or more hours per week, the family would be eligible for full-time care. • Must provide a copy of their current school schedule. • If working, provide the most recent 30 days of check stubs. • Must be at or below 85% of the state median income. • If approved, applicants will receive 12 months of child care. • There is no co-pay for this category of care.